The following are the general steps involved in solving quadratic equations using completing the square method. Make sure that a 1 if a 1 multiply through the equation by before proceeding. Ax2 bx c 0 follow these steps.
Divide both sides by the coefficient of x -squared unless of course its 1.
Then click the button and select Solve by completing the square to compare your answer to Mathways. Here is my lesson on Deriving the Quadratic Formula. Or skip the widget and head to the next page. In fact the Quadratic Formula that we utilize to solve quadratic equations is derived using the technique of completing the square.